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We are committed to creating lasting and meaningful ways for Jews to connect and strengthen their Jewish identity.
We foster relationships within the Jewish community and between people of all faiths and cultures to help build a better tomorrow. 


Meet Rabbi Nathan Weiner, Director of Jewish Outreach & Engagement

Rabbi Nathan Weiner is a safe and accessible entry point for meaningful connections for Jews and fellow travelers from across the religious spectrum in Southern New Jersey. He supports the Jewish Federation, our family of agencies, and community organizations and implements and facilitates innovative programs and services that broaden the reach of our organized community. Rabbi Nathan can be reached at nweiner@jfedsnj.org
 

Click here to read Rabbi Nathan's Shana Tova message

At a glance...

 

What our Community Engagement Area of Impact can do for our community:

"Through JCRC's Interfaith Mission to Israel, I was able to see Israel through the lens of many religions, not just my own Muslim heritage. The trip reinforced my belief, that no matter the differences in our ways of worship, Jerusalem is hallowed ground for Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike."

 

This past year, the Jewish Business Network

TRIPLED in size

 

An estimated

24,000 people

receive Jewish local news, events, and programs from The Voice's printed bi-weekly newspaper

 

120 people

participated in Rock Steady Boxing, a national non-contact boxing program for individuals with Parkinson's Disease at the JCC

 

How can we help you?

 

Outreach

 

An interfaith literacy program that provides services to Title l elementary schools in low and moderate income communities, providing weekly one-to-one reading sessions with an adult volunteer.

 

JCRC's Esther Raab Holocaust Museum & Goodwin Education Center teaches people about the past and educates them for the future through the painful lessons of the Holocaust. The objective is to reduce prejudice and lessen hatred, bigotry, bullying, and violence against all groups.

 

  • The Festival: A Celebration of Community, Art, Books, Films and Culture

The Festival, presented by Jay Roberts Jewelers, is a week that brings in dozens artists, speakers, films and entertainers for growth and exciting collaboration.

 

Advocacy

 

  • Government relations

JCRC engages in government affairs to establish and maintain relationships with government officials - both elected and appointed - school administrators and educators, and law enforcement officials, all within the community.

 

  • Israel advocacy

The JCRC Israel Advocacy Initiative (IAI) helps to coordinate, educate, and organize efforts among the South Jersey pro-Israel community in support and advocacy on behalf of Israel. IAI serves as a resource for individuals and organizations in our local community on the latest information, trends, issues, and advocacy opportunities in support of Israel.

 

  • Jewish Catholic Muslim Dialogue

JCRC Bookmates operates the Catholic-Jewish Commission, facilitates the continuations of the Jewish Catholic Muslim Dialogue, develops Jewish relations with all faith, ethnic, and racial groups, and serves on various Ministerium councils.

 

Resources

  • Professional development programs for community educators

 

If financial burdens overwhelm you, turn to the Jewish Federation for help. One of our primary goals is helping members of our community when they are in need, from students, to educators, to families, the Federation is there for you.

 

The Benjamin Asbell Youth Award seeks to recognize a Jewish boy or girl of high school age who is a member of a congregation or other Jewish institutional youth group and who demonstrates exemplary leadership, serves as a role model and impacts the community in a way that strengthens the Jewish identification of his or her peers.  

 

  • Leadership institute for emerging & rising volunteers in the community (FLI)

The exclusive experience is designed to inspire key Jewish community leaders who are committed to a better tomorrow. The expertise and perspective are highly valuable as part of this system-wide Federation endeavor.

 

When you need a helping hand, the Federation is there.

"I would like to thank the Jewish Community Foundation, Inc. for the scholarship I was awarded. I graduated this year from the Rutgers University School of Nursing. I hope to be able to give back to JCF in the future, in order to help a student like me in need. May you continue to make changes in students' lives as you have mine."

Programming

 

Family & Youth programming is available through The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and these select agencies:

 

Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey

 

Katz Jewish Community Center

 

Jewish Family & Children's Service

 

Jewish Community Foundation, Inc.

 

Jewish Community Relations Council

 

Jewish Senior Housing & Healthcare Service

 

Jewish Community Voice

Volunteer

 

Make a difference in someone's life by volunteering. Learn more at jewishsouthjersey.org/volunteer.